On November 3rd, 2024, Coloradoans will set clocks back one hour as Daylight Savings Time ends. But...
Category - The Bully Pulpit
From Wikipedia: A bully pulpit is a conspicuous position that provides an opportunity to speak out and be listened to. This term was coined by United States President Theodore Roosevelt, who referred to his office as a “bully pulpit”, by which he meant a terrific platform from which to advocate an agenda. Roosevelt used the word bully as an adjective meaning “superb” or “wonderful”, a more common usage at that time.
It is a foundational principle of mine to not overstep my boundaries or the authority given to me by the people of Weld County. Government must stay in its own lane! However, I do understand that constituents want to hear my voice even on matters where I do not possess authority. It is the right thing to do to utilize the bully pulpit that accompanies the office I will do so in these pages.
Faith-Based Solutions for Homelessness: Why Government...
Homelessness is more than a government funding issue—it’s a crisis rooted in addiction, mental...
How often must Jack win before he’s left alone?
The Colorado Supreme Court basically punted, but in the right direction, on yet another lawsuit...
Denver Slaughterhouse Ban: Economic and Ethical Impacts Explored...
Denver’s proposed slaughterhouse ban could have far-reaching economic and ethical implications...
My talk to a Veterans group
I was honored by an invitation to speak last night at the “Against All Odds Gala” put...
Supreme Court Decision on Snapchat Luring Case: Justice Thomas...
Sorry, I am late to comment on this now week old article from Newsweek about the Supreme Court...
Don’t wish me a happy 4th of July. Here’s why.
In candor, I have a quirky nature. One of those quirks – something that just rubs me wrong...
Pretty building, bad ideas, and Weld County’s...
How can such a pretty building be the birthplace of such bad ideas? SB24-131, “CONCERNING...
Good for Andy, better for UNC, best for Northern Colorado
For this post, I am referencing THIS ARTICLE from the Greeley Tribune. Here’s my Five Bullet...
Education in Weld County
Referencing THIS ARTICLE in the Greeley Tribune, here’a s summary in five bullet points: Weld...